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15 May Space Weather Alert

Posted at 16:50h in News, Space Science by Patricia Mphaphuli

Our life giving star, the Sun, has unleashed three large filaments - one on 11 May and two on 13 May. A CME impact is expected on 16 May due to these filament eruptions. Geomagnetic conditions are expected to be

02 May Space Talk at SANSA – Jupiter’s Icy Moons: Water Oceans, Atmospheres and Aurora

Posted at 16:44h in News, Space Science, Uncategorized by Patricia Mphaphuli

29 Apr Update on recent flooding in KZN and Eastern Cape using satellite imagery

Posted at 11:22h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_4214" align="alignleft" width="300"] Satellite image indicates the extent of damage in Durban from recent floods.[/caption] In April 2019, The Durban region of South Africa received heavy rainfall which resulted in the flooding of various part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.

29 Mar Agricultural field campaigns underway at pilot sites in the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal

Posted at 12:28h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_4094" align="alignleft" width="300"] SANSA scientists conducting field calibration and validation[/caption] SANSA have been engaged in Calibration and Validation (CAL/VAL) activities in Harrismith, Bothaville and Cathedral Peak Pilot sites in Free State and KwaZulu-Natal during March and will continue into April

28 Mar Role of Satellite Imagery in Cyclone Idai

Posted at 15:47h in Earth Observation, News by Maite Marageni

[caption id="attachment_4077" align="alignleft" width="289"] Sentinel-1 SAR satellite data showing the extent of floods over Mozambique (19/03/2019)[/caption] Satellite based Earth observation can play a pivotal role in the disaster and risk management life cycle, particularly in supporting disaster preparedness, emergency response, rescue,

21 Mar Russian State Space Corporation (ROSCOSMOS) delegation visits SANSA

Posted at 08:25h in News, Space Operations by Vaneshree Maharaj

SANSA hosted a delegation from the Russian State Space Corporation (ROSCOSMOS) at Hartebeeshoek.

18 Mar Space in Africa Essay Competition

Posted at 09:59h in News, Space Operations by Vaneshree Maharaj

Young space intern with a vision of inspiring young women and girls into space.

01 Mar SANSA and CNES Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Posted at 11:24h in News, Press Release by Vaneshree Maharaj

Jean-Pascal Le Franc,CNES Director of Planning, International Relations and Quality and Dr Valanathan Munsami, CEO of SANSA signing the MoU

22 Jan Space Talk at SANSA – Space Tackling Global Challenges

Posted at 15:37h in News, Space Science, Uncategorized by Patricia Mphaphuli

Join the SANSA team in Hermanus for this fascinating public talk by the Director General of the European Space Agency. Don’t miss out on this opportunity - book your space now!

18 Jan International Space weather camp 2019

Posted at 16:39h in News, Space Science, Vacancy by Patricia Mphaphuli

Get more information and apply online before 28 February 2019 https://events.sansa.org.za/iswc

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